Thread by @AudreyTruschke

The US Hindutva machine--part of the Global Right--has mobilized to target sponsors of the upcoming Dismantling Hindutva conference.

This is a #THREAD of resources--from the Hindu Right's current favorite academic to hate--for those who find themselves in #Hindutva crosshairs.

First of all, understand Hindutva, which is a hateful a political ideology. Some scholars describe it as authoritarian or populist; others as fascist.

We all agree that it is right-wing, trends towards violence, and is intolerant.

thewire.in/politics/chris…

Terms often used as rough synonyms -- Hindutva, Hindu nationalism, Hindu supremacy, Hindu Right.

Defining Hindutva: hindutvaharassmentfieldmanual.org/defininghindut…

Guide on Hindutva from a Hindu perspective: sadhana.org/hindutva-101

Speaking of Hinduism, it isn't Hindutva. The two aren't even in the same category -- Hinduism is a religion; Hindutva is a political ideology.

Hindutva ideologues are often fiercely oppose aspects of Hinduism, and they attack Hindus.

foreignpolicy.com/2021/05/26/mod…

When Hindutva ideologues approach people who aren't familiar with their odious politics, they often claim to be representing Hinduism. That is deeply offensive to many Hindus. It is also a ruse, in bad-faith, to try to shield their politics from legitimate criticism.

Hindutva proponents organize to create the illusion of grassroots opposition. See the illusion for what it is.

Also understand who might be hurt by it, which is a lot of us -- academics, Muslims, the majority of Hindus who oppose Hindutva, Dalits, & more. hindutvaharassmentfieldmanual.org/organized

For university administrators -- You may well hear some extreme claims from Hindutva ideologues. I know it can be alarming.

Understand who these people are and who they may be targeting on your campus. Here's a guide, made for you: hindutvaharassmentfieldmanual.org/employers

Know about threats and the possibility of violence. Hindutva folks do not play around. Many on college campuses live with threats of violence--against themselves and their families--from the Hindu Right.

It is really scary for us.

US-based Hindu Right groups have a long history of targeting academics. Know about this and the threat to academic freedom.

gothamist.com/news/at-rutger…

Regarding an ongoing lawsuit that is targeting both academic freedom and a diverse array of civil liberties an religious freedom groups:

hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/for-im…

Last but should have been first, a link to register for the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference.

Along with so many others, I look forward to learning from this amazing event: eventbrite.com/e/dismantling-…